Dallas Public Library

World War II in the Pacific

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index

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non fiction

World War II in the Pacific

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World Book's documenting history

"A history of World War II as it was fought in the Pacific, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher

The Axis powers -- Japanese aggression in Asia -- Pearl Harbor -- Southeast Asia invaded -- The fall of the Philippines -- Bataan Death March -- Women in the war -- The conquest of Burma -- The Battle of the Java Sea -- The tide begins to turn -- The battle for New Guinea -- The battle for Guadalcanal -- Japanese propaganda -- American propaganda -- Australia at war -- Island-hopping -- The Marianas -- The Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Philippines liberated -- Kamikaze pilots -- The brutality of war -- Civilian suffering -- The war in Asia -- Bombing Japan -- Iwo Jima -- The struggle for Okinawa -- Hiroshima and Nagasaki -- Peace -- Timeline

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